Middle East


Strait of Hormuz open for all ships following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Trump confirms

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

A convoy heads toward the Serena Hotel, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.

Lebanese civilians force past barriers to reach southern Lebanon despite IDF warnings

Displaced people react as they return to their homes in a vehicle carrying belongings on its roof after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, April 17, 2026.